Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
Location: Polideportivo Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
Division: Flyweight (112 lbs / 50.8 kg) Title: IBF Flyweight Championship Eliminator
Fighters’ Profiles:
Felix Alvarado
- Record: 41 wins, 4 losses, 0 draws (35 wins by knockout)
- Age: 35 years old
- Height: 5’5″ (160 cm)
- Stance: Orthodox
- Professional Debut: 2010
- Recent Fights: Lost to Angel Ayala Lardizabal (Oct 14, 2023), lost to Sunny Edwards (Nov 11, 2022), won against Luis Cerrito Hernandez (May 21, 2022), won against Israel Vazquez (Aug 14, 2021), won against DeeJay Kriel (Jan 2, 2021)
- Rankings: WBC #6, WBO #10, IBF #3, The Ring #7
Tobias Jeremias Reyes
- Record: 16 wins, 1 draw (15 wins by knockout)
- Age: 26 years old
- Height: 5’4″ (159 cm)
- Stance: Orthodox
- Professional Debut: 2021
- Recent Fights: Unblemished record with 15 knockouts
- Rankings: WBC #9, WBO #7, IBF #5
Fight Analysis:
Power: Reyes has a slight edge in knockout power with a 94% knockout percentage compared to Alvarado’s 85%. This suggests that Reyes might have the advantage in terms of finishing power.
Experience: Alvarado is the more experienced fighter, having fought 28 more bouts and accumulated 114 more professional rounds than Reyes. This experience could play a crucial role in his strategy and adaptability during the fight.
Physical Attributes: Alvarado has a slight height advantage of 1 inch over Reyes, which might give him a reach advantage in the ring.
Recent Form: Alvarado has had mixed results in his last five fights, with three wins and two losses. His last fight was a loss to Angel Ayala Lardizabal in October 2023. Reyes, on the other hand, remains undefeated with a perfect record.
Fighter’s Mindset: Alvarado will be looking to bounce back from his recent losses and prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level. Reyes will be aiming to maintain his unbeaten record and secure a shot at the IBF Flyweight Championship.
Prediction:
This fight promises to be an exciting clash between a seasoned veteran and a rising star. Alvarado’s experience and resilience will be tested against Reyes’ power and undefeated record. It will be interesting to see if Alvarado can use his experience to outmaneuver Reyes or if Reyes can capitalize on his power to secure a victory.
Felix Alvarado + 150
Tobias Jeremias Reyes – 180
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, December 26, 2024